WHICH Android Tablet(s) for Gauges? - Recommendations?
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for the RCA your looking around (average price range) $30 - $40 USD
for the iNova tablet (again I think 1st gen??) your looking approximately $40 - $60 depending on options, mine I got lucky and paid only $30 for it, however it is NOT mobile data equipped
just some more info for OP to update there list
for the iNova tablet (again I think 1st gen??) your looking approximately $40 - $60 depending on options, mine I got lucky and paid only $30 for it, however it is NOT mobile data equipped
just some more info for OP to update there list
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Well my Arkon mount finally showed up today. It's a much nicer mount than it looks to be in the pic. The 22 inch seems to be the right right length as well. I will give it a good test this weekend. Heading to Havasu with fingers crossed in the AM.
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Won't be an issue at all for TorquePro.
The ASUS ZenPad S (Z580CA) Review
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA review
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review | TechRadar
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review
The ASUS ZenPad S (Z580CA) Review
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA review
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review | TechRadar
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review
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I like the ASUS Zen line of products a lot - I have an ASUS Zenbook laptop, and this thing is the real deal. I looked at the specs on the Zen tablets, and I would get one myself if it had the USB-C connector. I am currently halting all electronic purchases for myself if they don't have the USB-C port - Android, Windows, Apple, or otherwise. I don't suggest others follow in my trail on this one, but devices without USB-C will need adapters in the near future - where devices with it will not.
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Rich... from what I'm reading, the Zen S linked above DOES in fact come with the USB-C, but it appears there may be a limitation to that port's overall effectiveness.
Quoting from one of the reviews I linked above (first one). In fact, I just double-checked the other review links, and each one of them tout the uniqueness of the Zen S 8.0 being among the first tablets to come with the USB-C port.
"The one thing that sets the ZenPad S Z580CA apart from most other devices is its use of the new USB Type-C connector, along with support for USB 3.0 speeds of 5Gbps (Superspeed). While we have seen USB 3.0 featured on some past devices such as the Galaxy Note 3, the large size and unsightly appearance of the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector resulted in it receiving almost no market adoption. It's important to note that just because a device uses the USB Type-C connector does not mean that it supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Superspeed+) along with all the USB alternate modes for networking or display interfaces. With the ZenPad S Z580CA only supporting USB data, you cannot do video out or use any other USB alternate modes. Such features will have to wait for future SoCs and controllers with USB 3.1 and USB alt mode support.
As for the connector, Type-C is slightly larger than your standard Micro-B port in all dimensions, but it's reversible, more durable, and maintains a much stronger connection to a device. You can insert it in two orientations, and when you push it in there's a click to let you know that it connected. Some users will see the adoption of USB Type-C as a nuisance, as it will prevent them from using existing cables to charge the tablet or transfer files. I personally recognize this as an unavoidable transition period, as there's no chance of every vendor and user in the world deciding to move to Type-C all at once. It's obviously a bit of an annoyance to be unable to use existing Micro-B cables, but I believe the advantages are worth it."
Quoting from one of the reviews I linked above (first one). In fact, I just double-checked the other review links, and each one of them tout the uniqueness of the Zen S 8.0 being among the first tablets to come with the USB-C port.
"The one thing that sets the ZenPad S Z580CA apart from most other devices is its use of the new USB Type-C connector, along with support for USB 3.0 speeds of 5Gbps (Superspeed). While we have seen USB 3.0 featured on some past devices such as the Galaxy Note 3, the large size and unsightly appearance of the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector resulted in it receiving almost no market adoption. It's important to note that just because a device uses the USB Type-C connector does not mean that it supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Superspeed+) along with all the USB alternate modes for networking or display interfaces. With the ZenPad S Z580CA only supporting USB data, you cannot do video out or use any other USB alternate modes. Such features will have to wait for future SoCs and controllers with USB 3.1 and USB alt mode support.
As for the connector, Type-C is slightly larger than your standard Micro-B port in all dimensions, but it's reversible, more durable, and maintains a much stronger connection to a device. You can insert it in two orientations, and when you push it in there's a click to let you know that it connected. Some users will see the adoption of USB Type-C as a nuisance, as it will prevent them from using existing cables to charge the tablet or transfer files. I personally recognize this as an unavoidable transition period, as there's no chance of every vendor and user in the world deciding to move to Type-C all at once. It's obviously a bit of an annoyance to be unable to use existing Micro-B cables, but I believe the advantages are worth it."
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-new-ex-4.html
There is also a thread just for Joying.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ks-ect-12.html
I am in the same boat it would be something I would like. Also I have a PHP Hydra and adding the Cyclops right onto the stereo and having Torque would be powerful.
My concern with Joying is like jailbreaking/rooting devices I used to do all that and just got tired of dicking with it. Spent way too much time tweaking this and that. Right now I am just leaning to a 7" Samsung Tab A and a mount off the seat bracket by my right leg. I also want to use this for my Tire Pressure Monitor from Tire Minder when pulling the trailer.
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That is a great idea, I think you just solidified my decision on whether or not to get a tablet.
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Here's an exercise for you: Stay on top of all the latest stable and practical technology for application at work. That's one of my tasks for my job.